Lake birding habitat

Lake Carl Blackwell - Hwy 86 Bridge

Oklahoma · Southwest

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Lake Carl Blackwell - Hwy 86 Bridge is a productive birding destination in Oklahoma, with 215 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts a wide variety of species among many others. The unique desert and riparian habitats support specialty species alongside wintering and migrating birds.

Location

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Notable Species

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Yellow-bellied Flycatcher

Empidonax flaviventris

8/20/2026Will Rogers Woods (Private)1 observed

Osprey

Pandion haliaetus

8/17/2026Lake Carl Blackwell1 observed

Long-billed Curlew

Numenius americanus

8/14/2026My yard to the river1 observed

Black Vulture

Coragyps atratus

8/8/2026Noble County, OK - Perry, Century Park1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Great Egret

18/17/2026

Mallard

18/17/2026

Mourning Dove

18/17/2026

Killdeer

48/17/2026

Upland Sandpiper

28/17/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

18/17/2026

Ring-billed Gull

28/17/2026

Black Tern

58/17/2026

Forster's Tern

28/17/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

28/17/2026

Great Blue Heron

18/17/2026

Turkey Vulture

18/17/2026

Osprey

18/17/2026

Eastern Kingbird

28/17/2026

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

28/17/2026

European Starling

258/17/2026

Northern Mockingbird

18/17/2026

Eastern Bluebird

38/17/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

18/17/2026

Northern Yellow Warbler

18/17/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.

  2. 2

    Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.

  3. 3

    Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Lake Carl Blackwell - Hwy 86 Bridge for birding?
The best months to visit Lake Carl Blackwell - Hwy 86 Bridge for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Lake Carl Blackwell - Hwy 86 Bridge?
Notable species at Lake Carl Blackwell - Hwy 86 Bridge include Common Loon, Bald Eagle, Double-crested Cormorant, Ring-billed Gull, Bufflehead. The area supports lake habitats.
How difficult is birding at Lake Carl Blackwell - Hwy 86 Bridge?
Birding at Lake Carl Blackwell - Hwy 86 Bridge is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Lake Carl Blackwell - Hwy 86 Bridge?
Lake Carl Blackwell - Hwy 86 Bridge offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.